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Prase Opal
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Prase Opal and Periclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.5 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Refractive Index
1.370-1.4701.735-1.738
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.7 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.9 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.10 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Prase Opal and Periclase Optic Character

Prase Opal and Periclase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Prase Opal and Periclase Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Prase Opal and Periclase optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Prase Opal and Periclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prase Opal and Periclase transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Prase Opal is Translucent and Transparent while Prase Opal is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.